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FDA approves first new hepatitis C drug in 20 years

Seeded on Fri May 13, 2011 8:12 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

Victrelis pill may help boost cure rates to between 60 and 65 percent

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Comment author avatarAcutelyAware

Big Deal - increases efficacy of current drug regimen from 40% to 60% with a third pharmaceutical at what cost - monetary as well as side effects?

    Reply#1 - Sat May 14, 2011 1:37 AM EDT
    Comment author avatarArlene-34726541920

    It's a big deal if it can save your flipping life!

      Reply#2 - Sat May 14, 2011 2:07 PM EDT
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